Finding the Third Proportional to 364,135.50 and 544,380.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,135.50 and 544,380.75 is: 813,846.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,135.50 : 544,380.75 = 544,380.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,135.50/544,380.75 = 544,380.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,135.50x = 544,380.75 × 544,380.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,135.50x = 296,350,400,970.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,350,400,970.56/364,135.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,846.50
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